Tag: retirement communities
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Social Capital: What’s the Deal With Senior Co-ops?
Many people talk about living in a retirement community at some point in their post-retirement journey. But what’s out there for middle-income seniors who (a) aren’t positioned to pay a fortune for housing, and (b) don’t need constant nursing care? Some seniors, looking for a frugal and socially appealing alternative to life plan communities, opt…
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Seniors Make Moves to Beat the Rush for Retirement Housing
And here they come… The most senior boomers will celebrate their 80th birthdays within a year. Seniors typically move to retirement living in their mid-80s. Droves of seniors will soon approach that milestone. Can the current system of retirement living in the United States meet Boomer Capacity? The short answer: No. So here’s what seniors…
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Buying Versus Renting for Active Adults
The baby boomers are now driving a booming business. Retirement real estate is a big part of what marketers are calling the longevity economy. Sure, many seniors just want to live where they already are. But not everyone wants to (or can safely) age in place at their long-time homes. That’s especially true when the…
